Welcome. You’re watching Apple TV. This guide contains all the information you need to get from setup to your sofa.
Contents Chapter 1: Connect. 7 What’s in the box 8 Apple TV at a glance 10 What you need 11 Setting up Apple TV Chapter 2: Configure. 16 Configuring your Apple TV 17 Connecting to iTunes Chapter 3: Watch.
Chapter 4: Problem? No Problem.
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Use Apple TV to watch high-definition movies and TV shows directly from the iTunes Store on your widescreen TV. Play content from Netflix, view live and archived sports and news, and enjoy podcasts, YouTube, Vimeo, and Internet radio. Stream your music and photos from iCloud, or play your iTunes content wirelessly from a Mac or PC. View full-screen photo slideshows from the comfort of your couch.
For information about See What you need to get started “What you need” on page 10 Setting up Apple TV “Setting up Apple TV” on page 11 Setting up your network connection “Configuring your Apple TV” on page 16 Using the Apple Remote “Using your Apple remote” on page 20 Troubleshooting Apple TV “Troubleshooting” on page 26 Apple TV safety information and warranty The included Apple TV Important Product Information Guide What’s in the box AC power cord Apple Remote Note: Your power cord may lo
Apple TV at a glance IR receiver Status light Power port £ HDMI port 8 Chapter 1 Connect.
IR receiver Use with the included Apple Remote to control Apple TV. Status light The status light flashes slowly when Apple TV starts up. When Apple TV is on, the status light glows. See “Status light” on page 27. ≤ Power port Connect the included AC power cord to the power port on Apple TV. £ HDMI port Connect Apple TV to the HDMI port of a high-definition TV using an HDMI cable. d Micro USB port For service and diagnostics.
What you need To start using Apple TV, you need the following: High-definition TV A high-definition TV (HDTV) that can display 720p or 1080p video Cables ÂÂ An HDMI cable to connect Apple TV to your TV ÂÂ An optical digital audio cable (optional) Network ÂÂ An 802.11a, b, g, or n Wi-Fi wireless network (wireless video streaming requires 802.
Setting up Apple TV Apple TV connects to your TV through an HDMI port that delivers both audio and video. Before you set up Apple TV, look at the ports on the back of your TV to make sure you have the right cables: ÂÂ An HDMI cable: You can connect Apple TV to an HDTV or home theater receiver that has an HDMI port, using an HDMI cable for both video and audio. ÂÂ An optical digital audio cable (optional): Use this cable if you want to connect Apple TV to a receiver for audio.
Step 1: Connecting the cables 1 Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the back of your TV. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI port on the back of Apple TV. 3 If you’re using an optical digital audio cable for audio, connect one end of the cable to the audio input port on your receiver or TV, and the other end to the optical digital audio port on the back of Apple TV. HDMI port HDMI port Apple TV Television HDMI cable Note: The built-in 802.
Step 2: Connect the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to the power port on the back of Apple TV and the other end to a power outlet. Power port Important: Don’t place anything on top of Apple TV. Objects placed on top may interfere with the wireless signal. Don’t place Apple TV on top of other electronic equipment in a media cabinet. Step 3: Turn on your TV and select the input The first time you use Apple TV, it helps you choose a language and select a network. See Chapter 2, “Configure.
2 Configure. www.apple.
Apple TV helps you select and configure your wireless network connection, and connect to iTunes on your computer if you want to watch or listen to the contents of your iTunes library. Configuring your Apple TV Have your network name and password (if you use one) and your Apple Remote handy when you configure Apple TV. Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and Apple TV. For information about using your remote, see Chapter 3, “Watch.” on page 19.
If you don’t connect using DHCP, you may need to enter your IP address, subnet mask, router address, and DNS address. To complete the network connection, follow the onscreen instructions. Connecting to iTunes To access the content of your iTunes library on Apple TV, you need iTunes 10.5 or later installed on your computer. For a list of system requirements, see “Software and accounts” on page 10.
To set up Home Sharing in iTunes: 1 Open iTunes on your computer. 2 Choose Advanced > Turn On Home Sharing. 3 Enter your Apple ID and password, and then click Create Home Share. 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 on each computer you want to use for Home Sharing. For information about iTunes, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. To set up Home Sharing on Apple TV: 1 On Apple TV, choose Settings > Computers.
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Read on to learn about using your Apple Remote with Apple TV. Using your Apple remote Use the Apple Remote to control Apple TV settings and navigate your content. Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and Apple TV. Up Select Left Right Down MENU Menu 20 Chapter 3 Watch.
Basic remote functions Here’s how to use your Apple Remote: To Do this Move through the menu options Press Up, Down, Left, or Right Select an option from a menu Press Select Return to a previous menu Press Menu Pause or resume current playback Press Play/Pause (’) Return to the main menu Hold down Menu Reset Apple TV Hold down Menu and Down, until the Apple TV status light blinks rapidly Up and Down on the Apple Remote don’t control the volume on your TV or receiver.
Or, you can: 1 Choose Settings from the Apple TV main menu. 2 Choose General > Remotes > Pair Apple Remote. When you successfully pair your Apple Remote, Apple TV displays a chainlink symbol ( ) above a picture of a remote. Apple TV now works with only the paired remote. Unpairing Apple TV from a remote If you lose the Apple Remote that you paired Apple TV with, you can use another Apple Remote to unpair Apple TV from the lost remote.
Changing the remote battery When the battery charge in your Apple Remote is low, Apple TV displays a picture of a remote and a warning symbol (·). Replace the battery with a CR2032 battery. Battery compartment To replace the battery: 1 Use a coin to remove the battery compartment cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Insert a CR2032 battery with the positive side (∂) facing up. 4 Replace the battery compartment cover and use a coin to tighten it.
Renting movies and purchasing TV shows You can rent standard or high-definition movies and purchase TV shows directly on Apple TV (where available). Follow the onscreen instructions to find out when a rented movie expires. Purchased TV shows don’t expire. When a rented movie expires, it’s no longer available for playback. To watch it again, you can rent it again from iTunes. 24 Chapter 3 Watch.
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Most problems with Apple TV can be solved quickly by following the advice in this chapter. For additional tips and troubleshooting information, see the Apple TV Support page at www.apple.com/support/appletv. Troubleshooting If you have a problem with Apple TV, there’s usually a quick and simple solution. First steps If Apple TV isn’t responding, first make sure: ÂÂ The cables between Apple TV and your TV are pushed all the way in.
Status light The status light on the front of Apple TV indicates what’s happening. If Apple TV is The status light On Glows Off or in standby Is off Starting up Flashes slowly Accepting a command from the remote Flashes once Rejecting a command from the remote (you paired a remote with Apple TV, but you’re using a remote that’s not paired) Flashes three times Having problems Flashes quickly Additional steps If Apple TV doesn’t respond to the previous steps, try the following.
ÂÂ Make sure you’re using the correct audio cable and that it’s connected firmly to Apple TV and to your TV or receiver. ÂÂ If you’re using the HDMI port for audio, make sure your TV supports audio through its HDMI port. The HDMI ports on some older TVs support only video. If there’s noise coming from your TV speakers ÂÂ If your TV or speakers support Dolby Digital audio, make sure the Dolby Digital Out setting is correct for the TV and speakers.
ÂÂ Make sure Apple TV and your computer are on the same local network. ÂÂ Make sure Apple TV and your computer are using the same Home Sharing account. If you don’t see your iTunes library under Computers on Apple TV ÂÂ Make sure Apple TV and your computer are on the same local network. ÂÂ Make sure Apple TV and iTunes are using the same account name and password. If the remote isn’t working ÂÂ Point the remote directly at Apple TV.
If Apple TV can’t access the network ÂÂ Check for any obstructions, and adjust the location of the base station or Apple TV. ÂÂ If your network has security enabled, make sure you enter the correct password. ÂÂ If security is enabled on the network, temporarily disable it on the base station and try connecting again. ÂÂ Check the IP address Apple TV is using. If it starts with 169.x.x.x, the router or base station may not be configured properly.
If you can see a picture but Apple TV isn’t responding ÂÂ Hold down Menu on the Apple Remote to return to the Apple TV main menu. ÂÂ Make sure your TV is turned on and working properly. For information, see the documentation that came with your TV. ÂÂ If you paired an Apple Remote with Apple TV, make sure you’re using the paired remote. See “Pairing Apple TV with a remote” on page 21.
Restoring your Apple TV If Apple TV doesn’t respond to any of the previous steps, or if you want to reset Apple TV to its default settings, you can restore your Apple TV software. To restore Apple TV: Choose Settings > General > Reset, and then select Restore. Restoring Apple TV can take some time, so be patient.
Service and support There’s more information about using Apple TV in iTunes onscreen help and on the web. This table describes where to get software and service information. To learn about Do this Service and support, discussions, tutorials, and Apple software downloads Go to: www.apple.com/support/appletv Using iTunes in Mac OS X Open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. For an onscreen iTunes tutorial (available in some areas only), go to: www.apple.
Care and cleaning NOTICE: Failure to follow these care and cleaning instructions could result in damage to Apple TV or other property. Using connectors and ports Never force a connector into a port. Check for obstructions on the port. If the connector and port don’t join with reasonable ease, they probably don’t match. Make sure that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port.
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